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Altera_Forum
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7 years ago

License File for Purchased IP

Hi all,

Recently I purchased IPS-EMBEDDED from Mouser Electronics, which is supposedly the base IP suite (include ddr memory controller, 3-speed ethernet, etc.). Altera emailed me a product activation code and some vague instructions on how to obtain license files through Self Service Licensing centre.

The problem is that when I logged onto mySupport, the self service licensing page is empty (no products shown), and there is no way to specify the product I need to add. I also used the search button with the provided product activation code, but the system cannot process it.

I filed a service request 5 days ago, first they complained about me not using a work email. After updating my company information, I have not received any acknowledgement. I suspect that no one has looked at my service request yet.

The reason I post this question: I suppose there is something basic that I miss; the instructions on how to use a purchased IP should be intuitive or well-documented. I hope someone with experience dealing with Altera licenses can point me in the right direction.

Ben Chang

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  • Altera_Forum's avatar
    Altera_Forum
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    7 years ago

    I have not asked Mouser; I supposed they would just point me to Altera, based on my experience dealing with them. But since you mentioned it, I sent Mouser an email just now. Thanks for the suggestion.

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    7 years ago

    Did you click "Create New License" on the left? Your product should be listed in there or in there is a button to search by activation code.

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    7 years ago

    I did try to create a new license, and it showed an empty list. The system prompted me to contact customer support. I also tried to search by activation code, and the system replied saying it cannot process the code.

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    7 years ago

    Update:

    A service request solution arrives with the message that now the license is tagged with my account (this is after i updated the work email, previously I registered myAltera account with a personal email). The problem is I cannot access mySupport nor self licensing centre ( I can log in to view my profile but the site direct me to an unauthorized page if I click on mySupport or licensing centre). Replying the email gives no response.

    They say they will leave the service request open for 20 days until I have the chance to verify the solution; it is funny that I cannot leave any message to dispute over this solution.

    I am receiving crappy service (product never delivered), and considering asking for a refund.
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    Altera_Forum
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    7 years ago

    Can you try a different web browser or clear your cache? I'm not having any issues getting to Mysupport or the self-service licensing center.

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    7 years ago

    If you can get a refund, do it and buy through Arrow instead. You get a better customer service, and a local FAE you can contact directly to solve those kind of problems.

    I didn't even know you could buy licenses through Mouser.
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    7 years ago

    Final update: After the Altera site migration, I can finally file another customer service request, after which they tag the product IP with my account; and I can generated a license file properly. I do not know what was wrong with the system (they also claimed they tag it with my account before the migration), but I do know that their support is as good as non-existent.

    By the way, Mouser refused to issue a refund; and from an earlier discussion with engineers from Arrow, they say they no longer sale products from Altera (which is why I looked elsewhere, and found Mouser).